There are 5 ways to get from Lowell to Wellesley by train, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain Lowell Line
- Take the train from Back Bay to Wellesley Squaretrain Framingham/Worcester Line
2h 7m$10–21Drive 27.5 mi
cheapest- Drive from Lowell to Wellesleycar 27.5 mi
35 min$5–8Bus
- Take the bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Bostonbus Greyhound US0256S
- Take the bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Avebus Worcester Line Shuttle
2h 20m$6–12Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lowell to Wellesleytaxi 27.5 mi
35 min$85–110Train, tram
- Take the train from Lowell to North Stationtrain Lowell Line
- Take the tram from North Station to Woodlandtram D
3h$10–15
Lowell to Wellesley by train and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lowell to Wellesley is to drive which costs $5 - $8 and takes 35 min.
The fastest way to get from Lowell to Wellesley is to drive which takes 35 min and costs $5 - $8.
No, there is no direct bus from Lowell to Wellesley. However, there are services departing from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center and arriving at Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Ave via South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Lowell to Wellesley. However, there are services departing from Lowell and arriving at Wellesley Square via North Station and Back Bay. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 7m.
The distance between Lowell and Wellesley is 41 miles. The road distance is 27.7 miles.
The best way to get from Lowell to Wellesley without a car is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $9 - $22.
It takes approximately 2h 7m to get from Lowell to Wellesley, including transfers.
Lowell to Wellesley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, depart from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center station.
Lowell to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, depart from Lowell station.
The best way to get from Lowell to Wellesley is to train which takes 2h 7m and costs $9 - $22. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $6 - $13 and takes 2h 20m.
What companies run services between Lowell, MA, USA and Wellesley, MA, USA?
You can take a train from Lowell to Wellesley Square via North Station, North Station, Back Bay, and Back Bay in around 2h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Ave via Boston and South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 in around 2h 20m.
Train from Lowell to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Train from Back Bay to Wellesley Square
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $2–8
Train from Lowell to North Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $4–11
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $4–11
Tram from North Station to Woodland
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
- Phone
- +1 214-849-8100
- [email protected]
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from Robert B Kennedy Bus Transfer Center to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Website
- Greyhound
Bus from South Station - Bus Terminal Gates 4-6 to Wellesley Square - Central St @ Railroad Ave
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
Want to know more about travelling around United States
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Related travel guides
Need to know: Greyhound
Read the travel guide
Booking & Getting There
Lowell to Wellesley bus services, operated by Greyhound USA, arrive at Boston station.
Lowell to Wellesley train services, operated by MBTA, arrive at North Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lowell to Wellesley is 28 miles. It takes approximately 35 min to drive from Lowell to Wellesley.
There are 1605+ hotels available in Wellesley.







